OU cornerback Zack Sanchez injured in game against Texas Tech
After the win, Mayfield did exchange a quick handshake with former coach at Texas Tech, Kliff Kingsbury, in what was their first interaction since December 2013, when Mayfield informed the coach he was transferring. That will have to continue if the Red Raiders want to be bowl-eligible.
Iowa State game time set: The Sooners will host Iowa State at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Conversely, as was expected, Texas Tech’s defense was dominated on the ground by Oklahoma to the tune of 405 total rush yards. Texas Tech seems to take on the personality of their quarterback in both good times and bad. DeAndre Washington ran for 94 yards on 19 carries (4.9 avg) and found the endzone for a touchdown. Texas Tech is 4-2-1 ATS and the total is 5-2 this season.
Oklahoma’s record under Bob Stoops when leading at the half.
Make friends: Get to SB Nation’s team blog chats for this game at Crimson And Cream Machine for Oklahoma fans and Viva The Matadors for Texas Tech fans. In Norman, back in 2011, they beat the then #3 Sooners 41-38. We’ll recognize that this offense is more like the one that scored 55 points against Kansas State and less like the one that struggled against Tennessee for three quarters and pulled a no-show in Dallas. 3.
Of course, it might help the Sooners to gorge on fast food again.
Kansas State at Texas: The Longhorns were off last Saturday. Mayfield threw for 5 touchdowns and no interceptions. The outside hitter used her. 270 attack percentage, on 37 swings, to notch her most kills in a match since October 3 at TCU and 16th effort this season with 10 or more kills.
Shop and compare the best online sportsbooks with our sportsbook review page. Texas Tech’s two placekickers-Michael Barden and Clayton Hatfield-are a combined 8-for-10 on field goals this year. The game is finally here. Texas Tech’s offense seems almost unstoppable when firing on all cylinders, however with recent injuries to the receiving corps and a patchwork offensive line the Mahomes-led air raid has been stymied. The Sooners were 1o/13 on third down conversions and 1/1 on fourth down. The Red Raiders have forced seven sacks and have allowed seven this season. The quarterback has six scores with his legs along with 234 rushing yards. In the receiving end, Dede Westbrook had 85 yards in five receptions while Sterling Shepard added 83 yards and two touchdowns.
One major reason behind this offensive resurrection has been the revitalization of the running game. Justin Stockton carried the ball 6 times for 31 yards. Mahomes also had 15 rushing attempts for 47 yards. Both Jakeem Grant and Reginald Davis led the team with 7 catches each.
Justin Ferguson is a college football writer at Bleacher Report. Reiterating what was said in the Oklahoma Preview: Lastly and seemingly most important, special teams will have to stop being so special. Oklahoma’s offense is formidable, ranking 18th nationally in yards per game (488.8) and 13th in points per game (40.0). He averages 7 yards each time he touches the pigskin. The Sooners are 38/92 on third and fourth down conversions and opponents are 41/109.
Baker Mayfield continued his hot streak as well, completing 15-of-22 passes for 212 yards, two scores, and one interception. Durron Neal has 20 catches for 341 yards and a touchdown.